Kodiak Bear Facts and Characteristics

The video discusses the Kodiak bear, a subspecies of grizzly bear native to the Kodiak Archipelago in Alaska. It covers their physical characteristics, habitat, and factors contributing to their large size, such as Bergman's rule and diet rich in protein and fat. The video also highlights their unique habitat, lack of competition, and coexistence with other species, concluding with a summary of these key points.

What is the Kodiak bear also known as?

• Polar bear

• Kodiak brown bear

• Panda bear

• Black bear

What percentage smaller are female Kodiak bears compared to males?

• 40-50%

• 20-30%

• 30-40%

• 10-20%

Where is the Kodiak bear primarily found?

• Mainland Alaska

• Kodiak Archipelago

• Canadian Rockies

• Siberian Tundra

What is the largest island in the Kodiak Archipelago?

• Grizzly Island

• Kodiak Island

• Alaska Island

• Bear Island

What is the second largest island in the USA?

• Puerto Rico

• Kodiak Island

• Hawaii

• Long Island

What principle explains the larger size of animals in colder climates?

• Newton's Law

• Bergmann's Rule

• Mendel's Law

• Darwin's Theory

What is a major food source for Kodiak bears from May through September?

• Small mammals

• Salmon

• Insects

• Berries

How much can Kodiak bears increase their body mass over the summer?

• 40%

• 20%

• 10%

• 30%

What is the primary reason Kodiak bears do not have to compete with other large predators?

• They live in dense forests

• They have a unique diet

• They are the only large predators on the islands

• They are faster than other predators

What is a key factor in the Kodiak bear's ability to maintain its large size?

• Constant migration

• Fast metabolism

• Living in large groups

• High protein and fat diet